Recent Whiskey News

There's something happening in Chattanooga that most whiskey drinkers haven't caught onto yet. While big-name bottles gather dust on back bars across the country, one chef has been quietly building something different – a collection of spirits that can't be found anywhere else, each one carrying a

The small town of Carefree is getting ready to welcome back one of its newest traditions. After a successful debut last year, the Carefree Bourbon and Cigar Festival is coming back for round two, scheduled to take over downtown from March 20-22. What started as an idea to bring together people who

The whiskey industry has faced its share of challenges lately, from massive inventory surpluses to declining consumption patterns. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, one small Irish distillery has found an unexpected lifeline from across the Atlantic. Powerscourt, a distillery located in Wic

The story starts in a wood machinist's workshop at Marshall Amplification in Bletchley, where Andy Lambourne spent four decades crafting the components that would become part of rock and roll history. While musicians around the world cranked Marshall amps to deafening volumes, Lambourne quietly tuc

The Detroit Pistons have found a new partner that brings more than just sponsorship dollars to Little Caesars Arena. Off Hours Bourbon, an award-winning spirits brand that's been making waves since 2020, has signed on as an Official Partner of the Detroit Pistons in a multi-year deal announced this

Chilco River Holdings has officially entered the bourbon market with its purchase of Mr. Cliff's Premium Spirits, marking what the company calls a foundational step in a broader expansion plan set to unfold over the coming years. The transaction, which closed recently, makes Mr. Cliff's a wholl

The spirits industry is facing an unprecedented crisis. Five of the world's largest drinks companies are collectively sitting on approximately $22 billion worth of aged spirits they can't sell—the highest level of unsold inventory seen in ten years. Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Campari, Brown-Forman,

Maker's Mark is kicking off 2026 with a fresh look for one of its most authentic bourbon expressions. The Kentucky distillery announced this week that Maker's Mark Cask Strength is getting redesigned packaging that includes a new premium glass bottle and an age statement on the label. Image

World Whiskey Society has announced something unprecedented in its history: the organization's first-ever barrel pick made available directly to the public. But this release represents far more than just another bourbon hitting the market. The announcement centers on a collaboration with Hearts

Scotland's whisky sector faces mounting economic pressure as Donald Trump threatens additional tariffs on UK goods, sparking urgent calls for diplomatic intervention to protect an industry worth millions to the Scottish economy. The situation has escalated beyond existing trade tensions, with t